Funny guy, easy to understand, non-intimidating, posts grades online

very funny, very nice, but a little disorganized. sit in the front, because he talks kind of low. if you take good notes in lecture or read the book, you should ace it.

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You can tell he loves his job which makes you like the class more. Easy to miss a whole study if you space out cuz he talks semi-fast, but he's so funny about it bc he's so energized. Go to class, read the book, understand it, and you can do well

If you are looking for an easy 'A', look elsewhere! His test are hard! If however you are looking to really learn about the subject, this may hit the bill. He is very a knowledgeable, energetic, and effective educator.

Defintely try to attend every lecture, he has materials in test that are not in the book. He goes over a lot of material but presents it in an interesting way. I dont recommend taking the class for an easy grade but its not bad for psych majors.

I learned a great deal in this interesting class. Prof. Wilder was always enthusiastic and thorough about the material he presented. His exams were on the tricky side but he drops the lowest grade and curves, so that was good.

The exams are really hard and tricky, but his lectures are actually very informative. He's no stand-up comic, but he can be funny. If you hate going to classes, he won't help, but if you don't, this is a pretty good class.

The exams are a pain in the ass, but the rest of the course is pretty good. He talks fast then slow, then fast... you get the idea. Try not to miss class.

Interesting lecture. Funny guy, too. I suggest you sit in the front row and attend the lectures, because many of the studies discussed in class are not in the book but are on the tests. Otherwise, a great learning experience.

Lectures are actually interesting and you learn a lot but the exams are really ambiguous and a little unintentionally confusing.

Attend all lectures. Exams are hard as hell, but not too bad if you read carefully and take good class notes. Other than that he's a good teacher, very interesting.

As long as you do the reading and go to most of the lectures, you'll do fine. He doesn't give homework; you only get graded on exams, which aren't that difficult--just multi-choice questions, very similar to ones seen on an AP Psych exam.

Unclear professor. Alot of notes are just from the lectures, so you have to attend classes often or get notes from first class.

Very interesting lectures if you like the course material - goes a little too fast.Study notes and textbook if you take this class. Hard class but was a fun class-exams are hard but you CAN get an A-believe me I am not a bookworm

Very funny and very fun. An enjoyable introduction to social psych.

awesome guy, interesting. gives good examples and is helpful. not sure if his ADD adds or takes away from the class

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! The exams are hard and a bit confusing! He has a nice personality though.

Really funny guy. He's really hyper and enthusiastic about the course, and that kept me awake. He does talk really fast but if you just pay attention, you'll get everything. Besides, all his notes are on the transparencies that he leaves up for a while. Tests are easy if you go to lecture and read.

This teacher is very difficult.He's interesting, but talks extremely fast.Ask questions and sit up front.MUST READ MATERIAL.has 4 tests multiple choice.tests are very tricky.DO NOT MISS LECTURE.one missed class and you're missing like half the test.GO TO OFFICE HOURS.knows his stuff

just take down the details of the experiments and the conclusions and u'll get an A. but be warned, this guy be wilin' out in class man. lol. most nervous person ever. he's a really cool guy tho. i recommend

His class wasn't that hard, don't even really have to go. Just read the book, everything he talks about is straight from the book. Just memorize the basic comcepts of each person and you'll do fine. Exams aren't that bad. He's a pretty good guy too.

Looking for an easy A? Look elsewhere! But the guy knows his doo doo! If you want to actually learn about the subject then I reccomend this class!

I really like his class. He's very hyper like the other people said, but it keeps you awake and interested in what he's saying. His tests are very fair, I barely studied and have gotten B's on them so far.

Not an easy class, but very interesting to take with this professor. He definately keeps you interested and awake, VERY hyper guy. Definately read the text, his online notes are also pretty helpful.

He's a pretty decent guy. His lectures are somewaht boring, he pretty much reiterates everything straight from the book. You don't have to go to class since everything is straight from the book. Material can sometimes be a little difficult, but just memorize the basic concepts and that should be enough to get a B+ or A.

Funny professor. He's really interested in the material so he makes you interested in too. The class is pretty easy if you make the effort to learn the material which is not hard because its real life stuff; things you wanted to know and are suprised to find out. Sometimes lectures can be boring but then the professor trips and livens it up.

He talks so fast he can barely keep up with himself. It's easier to just print the slides and read them yourself. He's a nice guy though. Exams are middling- make sure you read, but he doesn't make the questions intentionally tricky.

He's a really nice guy. He rambles alot n goes off topic, n like people said you really don't have to go to class xcept for the day before an exam or quiz(to find out what its going to cover) & the day of an exam or quizz. The quizzes are a little tough, they cover alot of names, and details. Exams are essay and are more general questions. Easy A

Wilder is a great professor. The textbook is excellent, and he's great at explaining stuff--people should have asked more questions in class rather than sit there like vegetables... Don't expect to do well if you're not willing to do at least a 'medium' amount of work!

I've taken this class before and it was simple, but it only transfered to Rutgers as an elective so I took it again. The way Wilder teaches makes it nowhere near as easy. Know the experiments, Conecepts, Definitions, and any vocabulary he gives. Go to class to see what topics are important and on the exam. Take someone else if you can.

He is funny, clear, and exams come right off of the slides/book. You don't have to go to class, but I recommend it because he gives out extra credit and gives examples that may be on the exam. Overall, a pretty good professor.

Fun professor, tricky exams, if you end up with an A it means you actually learned something.

Great professor - funny and interesting, the info itself is interesting as well. Not hard at all - just pay attention to all the studies and read the book and you're fine.

This guy is hilarious and he keeps the class interesting. His tests are somewhat tricky but it's still fairly easy to get an A. He gave 3 extra credit opportunities. I would sit near the front because he talks really really fast.

Good prof. Lectures are very clear, and exams are pretty easy. He uses the book alot which is frustrating because the text is very poorly written. It just rambles on and makes even simple topics unclear. Worst text I have ever had to read. But as for Dr. Wilder he is very helpful and his lectures are very clear.

Overall, he's a pretty good professor. He doesn't use big fancy displays, but he makes the material funny and easy to understand Didn't own the book and still did really well.

Funny professor, doesn't take attendance! Tests are pretty tough.

As everybody else is saying, he's a very hyper guy I must agree. The exams are tricky (the way they're worded) but as anyother class, if you study you should do fine. I recomend going to class and writing down the slides he doesnt give you, study those, and reading the book and taking notes while doing that as well. that is what will get you an A.

Funny, awkward, and smart man who is obviously interested in the subject. Go to class, read the textbook, and study for exams. If you think this class is too much work, you shouldn't be in college. Seems unapproachable because he doesn't make eye contact, but responds almost immediately to emails. I really enjoyed this course, strongly recommend!

He's funny and generally a nice guy. But, the tests are difficult and the material is pretty ambiguous most of the time.

at first i thought he was great; mildly funny, clear and not too boring in lecture, and tests were pretty easy. suffice to say, i got a C+ at the end of the course after only receiving one C (on the first test that i admittedly didn't study for) throughout the entire semester. the rest of my grades were A's and B's. VERY misleading.

Get used to it people; college is hard. Wilder was by far the best professor I have had in psychology.

I took his honors seminar in history of psych and it was one of the best classes I have taken at RU. It was genuinely interesting, without the pressure of memorizing facts for tests, and half the grade was a serious research paper, which taught me so much for grad school, like how to efficiently dig up old primary sources. Highly recommended!

Wilder definitely loves Psychology and definitely loves to teach. He is very clear in his lectures and gives great examples to explain the theories. However, as people have mentioned, his exams are quite tricky. He does respond to E-mail, so it's not to hard to contact him. And it's good that he provides extra credit opportunities. Good guy.

this is a great guy and anyone who tells you different is lying...i was in his social psych class and i thought i was going to get a c,but ended up with a b,he puts the slides online but leaves parts out,but most of the info about what you missed in class is in the book..the exams are kinda tricky but i love him and would rec. him to everyone!!!

Honestly, he's a very interesting professor. Everyone is right though, he has tricky exams and his rants are crazy as he moves from one place to another. If you want an easy A, he's not the professor for you.

taking him for history of psych, he's a really nice guy and has loads of energy and personality, but he is sometimes hard to follow when he starts talking about totally random things! never really know what to expect on his quizzes, so you have to basically know everything..not impossible, but not easy either..probably the easiest 400-level though

Had him for social psych. He is funny, tells stories, even draws amusing diagrams on the black board - this guy clearly enjoys teaching! the material is so easy to understand it's basically intuitive, so the class itself isn't hard. He is a passionate professor and he knows his stuff, plus he's understanding, so what more can you ask for?

I got a B on the first exam, A on the second, and over 100 on the final exam. I promise that you will do better on each exam. You just need to go to class, take notes, and study!

He rambles a lot but tries hard in class to make your time worthwhile with random outbursts and corny jokes. Relatively easy A. This class is worth taking, you will get a better framework of all the different branches of psychology, whose theories are still used and whose are outdated, and how all of them come together.

Wilder is a genius. Probably the smartest professor I have had in four years. He truly loves to teach and cares about learning. Being around someone this gifted is an immense pleasure and a great opportunity for all psychology majors. Exams are challenging so watch out!

Anyone that has great difficultly with this class is either not going to class or on their laptop or phone the entire time and expecting to learn. I am currently in the class and he does his best to make it interesting, I got a B+ on the first exam by reading through the power points and skimming the book. It's really not hard. Definitely take it.

One of the best professors I've had. He makes class very interesting and is really passionate about the subject. He always answers any questions you have an is more than willing to help you. Tests are really hard, but he gives sample questions and reading the book will easily get you a B.

he is such a nice guy. sometimes starts to ramble, but he really knows his stuff. all you have to do is go to lectures and skim the book for the exams and you'll be fine. i highly recommend this course.

Professor Wilder is hilarious. He's a great professor and I would definitely recommend taking this course. It's not hard as long as you go to class at least once a week, or get someone to do the powerpoint notes for you. He is good at keeping your attention and he's not a buttface with tests, he keeps em pretty straightforward and real.

He is really funny & made me laugh every class, but his exams are impossible. I studied everyday for 2 weeks, & still couldn't navigate his exams. Multiple choice are made to make you second guess yourself (Options are like: A, B, C, More than one is incorrect, More than one is correct) I feel like I learned a lot, but my exams wouldn't show that.

You definitely need to attend lecture to do well in class, however, his lecture was always pretty interesting and kept me awake. Some say that his tests are tough, but as you get used to the multiple choice format, you'll improve. I went to class, took notes, skimmed the textbook, and made outlines for the study material. There was also a curve.

Professor Wilder is really funny. His jokes are lame but he really makes the class more interesting in his lectures with them. I enjoyed listening to him during lectures. But his tests are pretty tricky. I thought I'd do better because I understood the content but the questions are tough. Other than that, he doesn't give any other work.

Most of the information on the exams are given in class during the lectures. He does omit a bit of the lecture slides when he posts them online, so make sure you really attend class and pay attention! He also has questions on information from the textbook, so it's also important to read. Overall, great class, super fun guy, and not overly difficult

He's a fun guy. Exams aren't too hard, either you know it or you don't. Some questions are based off of information not available on the Sakai slides, so you should go to class. 4 multiple choice exams make up most of your grade. He's enthusiastic about the material and wants his students to succeed. Put in the least bit of effort and you're fine.

I liked this guy and enjoyed his lectures. He's lively, friendly, and open to questions. He moves along at a good pace and provides examples from studies to illustrate concepts. His tests are just a tad challenging, but entirely fair, and they don't demand that you remember things needlessly like names of researchers. There's also a curve.

Professor Wilder was fantastic for Social Psych. He's so animated and funny, and he's really passionate about his field. The lecture material was awesome too, I took this class on a whim as an elective and found myself loving it. Take notes and listen, some of his slides in class arent in the powerpoints he puts online. I'd take him again for sure.

I had Prof. Wilder for Social Psychology during the remote pandemic learning, and this was one of my most entertaining courses. This isn't a course you put to the side and hope for the best - you need to watch the lectures to do really well on the exams. His lectures are filled with jokes and are very lively, and he has a great personality overall.

Asynchronous lectures. Very knowledgeable, taught in a clear/easily digestible way, and made lectures fun with ad-lib comments. Assignments are easy (summaries of readings) and tests very fair given you listen to lecture recordings. Definitely could've gotten A if I actually did assignments and did a proper listen-through of the recordings.

Professor Wilder is probably one of my favorite professors at Rutgers, especially in the Psychology Department. His lectures are not only informative, but he also makes them super entertaining. I took the class asynchronously and still learned a lot. Watch his lectures and you'll be fine. My favorite psych class at Rutgers so far.

He is a really funny professor and its clear that he loves what he does. The exams are in-person and a bit tough if you don't attend lectures. If you put the work in, you'll pass. Theres assignments to boost your grade. There's no quizzes, so it's exam based which sucks.

Dr. Wilder is an awesome, caring professor who genuinely wants you to succeed. Exams are manageable if you attend class and prepare. Those who struggled likely skipped lectures. His exams have no surprises and he provides you with everything you need IN CLASS to achieve an A in his course. I highly recommend him for both this and social psychology.

Loved this class; prof was caring and helped us rly understand the material. Class is lec heavy, so if u skip, u probs won't do well. He's funny and uses humor and examples to engage the class, willing to give feedback, and is knowledgeable ab social psych. Material is straightforward for exams and he gives out helpful study guide and practice q's